Chuvanay Range
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The Chuvanay Range (Russian: Чуванайские Горы), also known as Chuvan Mountains (Чуванский хребет),[1] is a range of mountains in Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russian Far East. Administratively the range is part of Bilibino District.
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Chuvanay Range | |
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Чуванайские Горы | |
Highest point | |
Peak | Mount Chuvanay |
Elevation | 1,614 m (5,295 ft) |
Coordinates | 67°40′N 167°0′E |
Dimensions | |
Length | 60 km (37 mi) NW/SE |
Width | 20 km (12 mi) NE/SW |
Geography | |
Location | Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russian Far East |
Parent range | East Siberian System |
Geology | |
Orogeny | Alpine orogeny |
Age of rock | Triassic |
Type of rock | Sandstone, shale and igneous rock intrusions |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | from Keperveyem or Bilibino |
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The village of Keperveyem is located at the feet of the range in its northwestern end, on the other side of the Maly Anyuy River. Bilibino is located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) further to the north.[2]